IT Portfolio Consultant

MassMutual • Springfield, MA

10d

About The Position

Join our dynamic ETX Portfolio Management team as an IT Portfolio Consultant . In this pivotal role, you will help manage the end-to-end demand management process for incoming project requests, facilitate portfolio prioritization, and ensure the realization of business value through robust financial and performance management. You will be instrumental in driving process improvement, optimizing portfolio governance, and supporting the rollout of new portfolio management capabilities and processes across the technology organization. The Team You will collaborate with Delivery Leads, Resource Managers, Program and Project Managers, Scrum Experts, and Finance partners within the ETX delivery vertical. Our team is committed to continuous improvement, financial integrity, and effective governance, working together to deliver strategic technology solutions that support the organization’s business objectives . The Impact Support the portfolio team’s demand intake process, including triage, discovery, and stakeholder engagement to ensure accurate and complete data capture. A nalyze rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates , CBAs , project approval, and funding data quality to support informed decision-making. Partner with ETX stakeholders to f acilitate portfolio prioritization and maintain the prioritized project portfolio list with budgeted costs. Oversee financial review processes, ensuring business case integrity and benefits realization. Provide financial and data/demand capacity reporting to Portfolio Leads, both monthly and ad hoc. Partner with SFBP to deliver financial insights and drive governance across ETX. Govern data in source systems and create ETX-wide reporting. Support organizational realignment and process optimization initiatives. Roll out new capabilities to Delivery Leads and Project Managers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in IT portfolio management, demand/capacity management, and financial oversight.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to trend and analyze project and portfolio performance.
• Demonstrated ability to help facilitate schedule/resource conflicts and forecast delivery risks.
• Experience with Clarity PPM, including forecasting , resource management , and reporting .
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and inform stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for financial modeling and executive reporting.
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau for data visualization and performance tracking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Computer Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Information Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in IT portfolio, program, or project management.
• Experience with financial management , including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with any enterprise portfolio management tools ( e.g. Clarity PPM)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., root-cause analysis, value-stream mapping).
• Deep understanding of IT P ortfolio management practices to support business operations and strategy.
• Strong governance and data management skills.
• Ability to independently manage a portfolio of projects with varying complexity.
• Drive ongoing improvement for measurable results.
• Advanced skills in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, macros), PowerPoint (e.g., executive storytelling), and BI tools (e.g., dashboard creation in Power BI/Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Support the portfolio team’s demand intake process, including triage, discovery, and stakeholder engagement to ensure accurate and complete data capture.
• Analyze rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates , CBAs , project approval, and funding data quality to support informed decision-making.
• Partner with ETX stakeholders to facilitate portfolio prioritization and maintain the prioritized project portfolio list with budgeted costs.
• Oversee financial review processes, ensuring business case integrity and benefits realization.
• Provide financial and data/demand capacity reporting to Portfolio Leads, both monthly and ad hoc.
• Partner with SFBP to deliver financial insights and drive governance across ETX.
• Govern data in source systems and create ETX-wide reporting.
• Support organizational realignment and process optimization initiatives.
• Roll out new capabilities to Delivery Leads and Project Managers.

Benefits

• Regular meetings with the ETX Portfolio Management team
• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
• Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
• Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
• industry leading pay and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees